These can be made from white computer paper for 4th of July. Hang them from white thread (poke through with a needle) anywhere you like or attach them to a wreath. Make them from red and blue papers also if you like. Use them as filler in a vase or apothecary jar. Scatter them along a buffet table.If they are old enough, this can be a kids' … [Read more...]
It’s Spring! Time for Paper Airplanes!
The Champ: the Dragonfly As a mom of 4, I can assure you that paper airplanes are fun! Our kids made many different kinds of paper airplanes & enjoyed testing them out to see which one flew the best. The one that they decided was the champ was the Dragonfly airplane pictured here. With Spring weather here, it's a great time for paper … [Read more...]
Easy Paper Flower Tutorial
Happy Spring! Here's a quick way to get some Spring color in your house. Draw a spiral and cut along the line. Then starting with the outer part of the spiral start rolling the paper fairly tightly until you get to the end. You might want to use a glue stick in some places along the way. The flowers will be large or smaller depending on how … [Read more...]
What to Do with Old Encyclopedias
No one wants old sets of encyclopedias in the age of the internet. What to do with them besides sending them to the landfill? You have several options.One thing I have done is to stack them on the floor to use as an extra side table. Such a stack fits in places that most tables don't & it is great to hold a cup of coffee and a couple of small … [Read more...]
Make a Soccer Ball Pinata (or any other kind)
Here's a good project for summer time. This pinata is super easy, but you can use the general instructions to make other shapes. These are great for parties of course, but can be great room decorations for the kids or gameroom. They can be made to go with any holiday. Get the kids and/or the whole family involved for a fun inexpensive … [Read more...]
Have Fun: Paper Stomp Rockets
These are fun to make & stomp. And very cheap!You might get your kids started on making these & then they can take it from there.Click title for link at Instructables. … [Read more...]